CLASS III Food recall · Reported 19 Sep 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Meijer Mushrooms, imported from The Netherlands Stems recalled

Meijer Distribution is recalling Meijer Mushrooms, imported from The Netherlands Stems & Pieces, DR WT and sizes, distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio. The recall was initiated on 16 Aug 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

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Lot, batch or date codesAll lots

Quantity recalled74,667 units of 4-oz and 159,349 units of 8-oz

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-2296-2012
FDA event ID: 62890
Recalling firm: Meijer Distribution, Grand Rapids, MI
Brand: Meijer
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 16 Aug 2012
FDA classified: 11 Sep 2012
Reported: 19 Sep 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Mushrooms

Timeline

16 Aug 2012	Recall initiated by company
11 Sep 2012	Classified by FDA	+26 days
19 Sep 2012	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The sodium in the product is above the declared value of the sodium stated on the label.

Product as listed by the FDA

Meijer Brand Mushrooms, imported from The Netherlands Stems & Pieces, DR WT 4-oz and 8-oz sizes/Net Wt. 6.5-oz and 13.25-oz, UPC 7-1373337545-0 and UPC 7-1373337544-3

Where it was distributed

The 4 oz. product was distributed to 25 stores and the. 8 oz. product was distributed to 197 stores. Stores are located in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio. Product was distributed from Meijer's distribution centers located in lansing, Michigan; Newport, Michigan; and Tipp City, Ohio.

Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Ohio

Stores named: Meijer

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The sodium in the product is above the declared value of the sodium stated on the label.

Which lots are affected?

All lots

Where was it sold?

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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